Massachusetts Jobs

O&M Technician

Dartmouth Power

An Operations & Maintenance Technician (OMT) is responsible for monitoring the status of all plant systems on a continuous basis. The OMT shall respond to alarms by taking appropriate corrective actions and execute plant shutdown and startup procedures as required. The OMT will ensure that the plant meets its generating requirements while operating and maintaining it in a safe, reliable and efficient manner within environmental regulations. This position will have assigned accountability for maintenance, operations, and technical functions as determined by the Facility Manager.

What will you own?

• Assist in the operation of a combined cycle plant. Coordinate operations with the Transmission Owner (utility) and Transmission Operator (ISO) while maintaining safe, efficient and dependable operation of the plant.

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of all plant systems, plant relay tripping scheme, operating and emergency response procedures, compliance procedures, sabotage and disturbance reporting procedures and the ability to execute procedures when necessary and access the appropriate plant manuals.

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of plant environmental emission parameters.

• Maintain knowledge of all NERC Reliability Standards that pertain to the operations of the plant. Specifically responding to dispatch instruction and reliability directives, responding to sabotage threats and system disturbances, plant daily availability reporting, reporting changes in real or reactive power, reporting changes in Automatic Voltage Regulator operation, performing capacity & reactive demonstration tests, reporting relay failures or mis operations, reporting communication outages, using line identifiers when communicating with Transmission Owner and Transmission Operator, and logging all communications and actions.

• Investigate and clear all alarms by taking appropriate actions.

• Assist in plant start-up, shutdown and equipment operations as necessary, including the turbines, HRSG, and all auxiliary equipment in accordance with operating instructions and procedures.

• Receive and respond to electrical, steam and fuel dispatcher's orders and requests. Update maintain and review required plant logs and records on a continuous basis, precisely and accurately.

• Control, monitor, record and chart plant performance and variances via computerized monitoring programs and other plant instrumentation.

• Report upset conditions or other anomalies in plant status to the manager in a timely manner.

• Identify and diagnose process problems and adjust/correct within skill capabilities. Monitor and test water chemistry per written guidelines to maintain proper steam quality and boiler chemistry.

• Assist in the training of new OMTs as required with plant processes.

• Successfully complete company sponsored training courses and any training and qualification/certification programs as required.

• Ensure plant and equipment is maintained in a neat and orderly manner.

• Safely operate plant equipment including trucks, cranes, forklifts and direct unloading of off-hour deliveries.

• Monitor plant security utilizing systems provided.

• Ensure accuracy of submitted defective equipment reports.

• Ensure all personnel within the plant adhere to safety guidelines.

• Ensure proper "Lock-out/Tag-out" procedures are followed. Monitor status.

• Support maintenance and operations activities as required, including assisting in the testing and maintenance of systems and equipment.

• Make use of the plant preventive maintenance program by processing and completing work orders to ensure the upkeep and continued good performance of all plant equipment.

• Will involve occasional work with OSHA classified hazardous materials.

• May be required to work overtime in the form of additional hours per day and additional days per week as dictated by plant operations - including but not limited to call-in's; vacations; outages (forced, & scheduled).

What you have:

• Ability to work in a complex, high pressure, production-oriented environment.

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with all plant personnel as well as client and other outside representatives.

• Ability to encounter new and varied work situations sometimes extremely complex in nature.

• Ability to perform duties independently with only general direction.

• Physical requirements include but are not limited to: ability to lift (50) pounds, use hand tools and test instruments, working on feet for 12 hour periods, requiring extensive stair and ladder climbing. Wearing of personal protective equipment in the performance of duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, etc.).

• Position requires working varied rotating shifts including weekend and holiday coverage. "On Call" status may be required.

• Ability to read one line engineering drawings.

• Ability to distinguish between colors.

• Hold a valid state driver's license or have the ability to commute to and from work whenever needed.

Education & Experience:

• Required possession of a Massachusetts Stationary Engineer’s or Fireman’s License.

• Minimum of five years’ experience in operations and maintenance of power plant equipment.

• Hold or have the ability to obtain annual SROT certification from ISO-NE.

• Experience with digital control systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and Word.

• Due to the vast knowledge of plant equipment and operational skills required, the incumbent's background should include power plant operating and maintenance experience.

• Strong operational, electrical/mechanical maintenance skills.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Massachusetts Stationary Engineer’s or Fireman’s License.

Physical and Mental Demands:

The physical and mental demands identified below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Power Plant facility work requires tasks be performed in both in/outdoor environments, must be able to work in adverse conditions that may include, but not be limited to the following:

• May be exposed to hazards associated with power and hand tools, dust, fumes, high pressure steam, high temperatures and confined spaces; and may be regularly subject to external environmental conditions such as cold, heat dust, snow or noise and fumes from equipment or chemicals.

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to climb stairs, ladders, and work on elevated platforms. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. Must be willing to tolerate awkward and stretched positions while stooping, crouching, or kneeling to perform daily duties.

• Must be able to lift 45 pounds overhead and 75 pounds from the floor to 36 inches.

• Must be willing to travel to other facilities if needed.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color distinction with vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Noise levels are moderately loud and may vary in various areas of the plant site.

• Must be able to work around high voltage.

• Must have manual dexterity and ability to manipulate keyboards.

• Must be capable of wearing respirators and working in dusty environments.

Mental Demands:

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills, read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems, observe and interpret situations, use math and mathematical reasoning; deal with changing, intensive deadlines, and interact with internal and external clients. Must be able to concentrate while under time constraints.

Work Environment:

• The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and wet or humid conditions. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, potential risk of electrical shock and vibration.

• Addendum to Physical and Mental Demands of this position and to the essential job functions required.

Bending Required:

Stooping — Maximum daily frequency 4 hours Crouching — Maximum daily frequency 4 hours Kneeling — Maximum daily frequency 4 hours

Crawling Required:

Daily frequency occasional

Maximum distance 100 ft. Work performed — maneuvering in cable pans, confined spaces, around/under equipment

Climbing Required:

Maximum daily frequency: 6 hours

Type(s) of object(s) to carry:

personal tool pouch, parts,

Types of apparatus to climb: stairs and ladders

Reaching Required:

Maximum hours reaching: 6 hours. Work performed while reaching pulling cables, operating valves, repairing equipment, welding

Standing Required:

Maximum hours per day: 12 hours. Types of surface: concrete, steel grating, pavement, dirt.

Work performed: Maintain and monitoring of instruments and controls, operating valves, maintenance on instrument/electrical and around mechanical equipment, Special footwear: as per safety shoe , rubber boots.

Walking :Required

Maximum distance: 2 miles.

Maximum hours: 12 hours. Type of surface: concrete, asphalt, steel grating.

Work performed various activities.

Pushing Required:

Maximum wt. to be pushed: 100 lbs. distance to push 100 ft. Frequency of pushing: Occasional

Type of surface to push over: various. Type of object to push: tool cart, equipment, arts.

Pulling Required:

Maximum wt. to be pulled: 100 lbs.

Maximum distance to be pulled 100 ft.

Frequency: Occasional Type of surface to pull over: various. Type of object to pull: tool cart, equipment, arts.

Lifting Required:

Minimum wt. to be lifted: 5 lb. frequency: often

Maximum wt. to be lifted: 75 lb. occasionally

Types of objects to be lifted:

Tools, equipment, arts. 751b from level floor to level waist, 45 lb. overhead

Fingering, grasping and handling

Required

Type of objects: hand tools, controls, power tools, plant equipment, keyboard, Work performed calibrating, repairing, maintenance, welding , testing .

Why Talen Energy?

Force for Good

Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We operate power plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy to wholesale and retail customers in selected competitive markets. Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork and integrity. We generate energy for a brighter tomorrow.

Perks and Benefits

For all corporate based roles, we offer a competitive package and a full suite of benefits, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life lock benefits, 401 (k), paid vacation, free parking, and onsite fitness center

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.

If you need assistance with the application process, please email us at Talenenergyrecruitment@talenenergy.com

Note: You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .

Talen owns and operates approximately 10.7 GW of power infrastructure in the United States. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets in the United States primarily in PJM and WECC, with our generation fleet principally located in the Mid-Atlantic and Montana.

We focus on excellence through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.

For more information visit www.talenenergy.com .

If you need assistance with the application process, please email us at TalenEnergyRecruitment@talenenergy.com